Power & Politics B.C. premier says it appears OpenAI could have stopped mass shooting
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Feb 24, 2026 
David McGuinty, Canada’s federal defence minister, outlines defence procurement and Indo-Pacific trade priorities. David Eby, British Columbia’s premier, speaks about the Tumbler Ridge shooting and calls for AI accountability and reporting standards. They discuss OpenAI’s possible role in the tragedy and Canada’s defence plans and partnerships in short, direct conversations.
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OpenAI Had Prior Warnings Before Tumbler Ridge Shooting
- OpenAI had flagged troubling chat activity from the Tumbler Ridge shooter months before the attack, raising questions about whether earlier reporting could have prevented deaths.
- David Eby says meetings revealed OpenAI offered assistance only after the tragedy, and Wall Street Journal reporting showed internal red-flag discussions that weren't shared with police.
Set A National Mandatory Reporting Threshold For AI
- Create a consistent national reporting threshold requiring AI companies to notify law enforcement about imminent threats, child predation, and plans for violent crime.
- David Eby argues the standard should apply equally to OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and others to prevent firms from becoming safe havens for unreported threats.
Premier Eby's Meeting With A Grieving Parent
- David Eby shared a personal account of meeting a grieving father who described his child's last moments, saying the experience 'changed me forever.'
- He uses that encounter to press OpenAI for candid answers and commitments to the families and the public.